Metropolitan Pavilion Explained

Metropolitan Pavilion
Location:125 West 18th Street
Location City:New York City
Location Country:United States
Coordinates:40.7407°N -73.9959°W
Opened Date:1992
Owner:Alan Boss[1]

The Metropolitan Pavilion is an exhibition venue located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. Opened in 1992, the venue offers four loft event spaces in one location. The Metropolitan Pavilion is situated next door to the old Altman Building, and on occasion, the two connected buildings are utilized as one extra-large event space.

The Metropolitan Pavilion has been host to comic book conventions, toy shows,[2] art exhibitions, film festivals,[3] fashion shows, food festivals,[4] fencing tournaments,[5] political fundraisers,[6] weddings,[7] and other gala events.[8] [9] [10] These events include the MoCCA Festival,[11] the Big Apple Comic Con,[12] the Pinta Art Show, the Outsider Art Fair,[13] and the American Folk Art Museum.[14]

History

The Metropolitan Pavilion was established in 1992 at 110 West 19th Street in Manhattan by entrepreneur Alan Boss who had a background in flea markets and vintage clothing.[15] In 1999, the venue was expanded through the block, and changed its main address to 125 West 18th Street.[16]

Notes and References

  1. Wilson, Eric. "Social Conscience, Junior Division," New York Times (May 8, 2005).
  2. News: Rozhon. Tracie. A Look at the Toys of Christmas (Near) Future. The New York Times. Oct 6, 2004.
  3. News: Film Festival Benefit. The New York Times. April 7, 1997.
  4. Web site: At the Varli Food Festival, Andhra Shrimp and Halwa Cupcakes . Shivani . Vora . Apr 10, 2012 . New York Times Global Edition . July 26, 2012.
  5. News: Williams . Lena . Strong Field in Fencing Event. The New York Times . June 14, 2002.
  6. News: Wilgoren. Jodi. Dean Objects to Ethnic Humor at a Comedyfest in His Honor. The New York Times. Dec 9, 2003.
  7. News: Brady . Lois Smith . Hillary Kimmelman, William Solomon. WEDDINGS: VOWS. The New York Times. April 5, 1998.
  8. News: 35th Anniversary Gala - City Harvest. City Harvest. 2018-07-10. en-US.
  9. Web site: Siddique . Zubair . CITY HARVESTS 2013 SUMMER IN THE CITY at the Metropolitan Pavilion . Metro.us . 2013-05-17 . 2013-09-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131103094006/http://www.metro.us/newyork/events/city-harvests-2013-summer-in-the-city-at-the-metropolitan-pavilion . 2013-11-03 . dead .
  10. News: For Ted Carpenter. The East Hampton Star. October 20, 2011.
  11. News: MoCCA Art Fest Returns to New Venue, Big Crowds. Calvin . Reid . Apr 6, 2022. Publishers Weekly.
  12. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20000930040024/http://www.bigapplecon.com/unflash.html . Big Apple Comic Book, Art & Toy Show. November 10–12, 2000. September 30, 2000. BigAppleCon.com.
  13. Web site: OUTSIDER ART FAIR ANNOUNCES NEW LOCATIONS FOR PARIS & NEW YORK EDITIONS. 20 April 2015. Outsider Art Fair. 21 March 2019.
  14. News: Glueck. Grace . ART REVIEW; Museum Aims to Make Money the Old-Fashioned Way, at Antiques Fair. The New York Times. Jan 18, 2002.
  15. News: Stevens . Kimberly . Where Designers Seek the Future in the Past. The New York Times . Feb 8, 1998.
  16. News: Gray . Christopher. WEST 18TH STREET: Where Charming Buildings Housed Horses. STREETSCAPES. The New York Times . Jan 27, 2008.

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